Brenova Harbor Hiring Success Story
When Brenova Harbor set out to grow its online orders, Tawlent stepped in to find and onboard the right marketing talent. Through our dedicated recruiting team's sourcing and screening process, we placed a fully vetted, full-time social media manager at a monthly salary of $1,800, a hire that helped Brenova Harbor grow online orders by 149% and showcases how Tawlent connects growing businesses with reliable remote talent.
Client
Brenova Harbor
Austin, TX
Position Filled
Social Media Manager
Monthly Salary
$1800/month
Cost Savings
58 %
When Brenova Harbor set out to grow its online orders, Tawlent stepped in to find and onboard the right marketing talent. Through our dedicated recruiting team's sourcing and screening process, we placed a fully vetted, full-time social media manager at a monthly salary of $1,800, a hire that helped Brenova Harbor grow online orders by 149% and showcases how Tawlent connects growing businesses with reliable remote talent.
Client
Brenova Harbor
Austin, TX
Position Filled
Social Media Manager
Monthly Salary
$1800/month
Cost Savings
58 %
How the Remote Employee Helped Brenova Harbor
Brenova Harbor had good food and a loyal local following, but its online presence didn't reflect either. Posts went out inconsistently, engagement was flat, and there was no real strategy tying social content to actual orders. The kitchen was busy. The Instagram page was not.
Tawlent placed a social media manager who treated the account less like a chore and more like a growth channel. The first few weeks were spent auditing what had (and hadn't) worked before: which posts got saves and shares, what times the audience was actually online, and where past content had missed the mark entirely. From there, a real content rhythm took shape, built around what people actually order, not just what looked good in a photo.
The shift was noticeable fast. Menu items started getting featured with intention, tied to promotions and limited-time offers rather than posted at random. Stories were used to push same-day specials. Customer photos and reviews got reshared instead of ignored. And instead of guessing what content might work, the manager started tracking what actually converted, adjusting the approach week to week based on real engagement data.
The bigger shift, though, was connecting social activity directly to online orders. Posts started linking straight to the ordering page, promotions were timed around slower business hours to smooth out demand, and calls-to-action got clearer and more consistent. That focus paid off: online orders grew by 149%, a jump that came from consistent execution, not one viral post or lucky break.
For a business that runs on repeat customers and word of mouth, having someone dedicated to the online side of that equation made a measurable difference, one that showed up directly in the order numbers, not just the follower count.
Hiring Strategies Implemented
Talent Sourcing & Headhunting
- Candidate Pipeline Development: Built a targeted pool of pre-vetted social media management candidates matched to Brenova Harbor's brand and growth goals.
- Role Scoping: Worked closely with the client to define content responsibilities, platform focus, and posting cadence.
- Rapid Sourcing: Leveraged Tawlent's existing talent network to surface qualified candidates with proven food & beverage marketing experience.
Candidate Screening & Vetting
- Portfolio Review: Evaluated past social campaigns and content work to ensure a strong match with Brenova Harbor's brand voice and audience.
- Skills Assessment: Evaluated candidates on content creation, community engagement, and social media analytics proficiencies.
- Interview Coordination: Managed scheduling and structured interviews to help the client make a confident, fast decision.
Skills Testing & Assessments
- Custom Assessments: Administered role-specific content and strategy tasks to confirm candidate competency before presenting finalists.
- Cultural Fit Evaluation: Assessed communication style and creative approach to ensure alignment with Brenova Harbor's brand and team.
Onboarding Support
- Smooth Transition: Guided both client and new hire through a structured onboarding process to ensure a fast ramp-up on active campaigns.
- Documentation & Tools Setup: Assisted with setting up social platform access, content calendars, and communication channels.
Industry Specific Recruiting
Food & Hospitality Matching: Prioritized candidates with experience or aptitude for supporting restaurant and hospitality businesses.
What Our Client Say
Before working with Tawlent, we were just another local pizza spot trying to keep up online. Now, thanks to the social media manager they placed, Brenova Harbor is the go-to name in town. They didn't just help us hire, they helped us connect with our community in ways we never imagined. If you're serious about growing your business, Tawlent knows how to make things happen.
Client